Craftsman 247.887330 - Manual (Page 17)

LUBRICATION
Pivot Points & Linkage
Lubricate all the pivot points on the drive system and lift linkage at
least once a season, or every 25 hours of operation, with light oil.
Rear Wheels
The rear wheels should be removed from the axles once a season.
Lubricate the axles and the rims well with an all-purpose grease before
reinstalling them.
Front Wheel Bearings
Grease fittings are located on each caster wheel and on the frame
above each front caster wheel. Figure 17. Lubricate these areas using
Any fuel or oil spilled on the machine should be wiped off promptly. Do
not allow debris to accumulate around any components on the mower.
Cleaning the Engine
Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating
and ignition of debris. This is especially important if cutting tall grass.
Cleaning the Cutting Deck
Deck Wash System
Use the Deck Wash System to rinse grass clippings from the under­
side of the deck and to prevent the buildup of corrosive chemicals.
1. Thread the hose coupler (packaged in a bag with the Operator’s
Manual) onto the end of your garden hose. Figure 18.
To lubricate a caster wheel bearing, rotate the wheel so that the grease
fitting is in alignment with the notch in the bracket. Figure 17 - doing
this will allow room to connect the grease gun coupler onto the grease
fitting. You will not need to use the grease fitting on the opposite side
of the wheel.
Figure 18.
3. Turn the water on.
4. Point the discharge chute away from any objects or persons.
5. Start the mower and engage the blades (press and hold the blade
control against the handlebar grip) for a minimum of two minutes.
Do not engage the drive control.
6. When complete, disengage the blade control (release the blade
control) and turn the engine off.
7. Turn the water off and detach the hose coupler from the water
port.
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